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• Chloroquine
  ...wɪn}}) is a [[4-aminoquinoline]] drug used in the treatment or prevention of [[malaria]]. ...s introduced into clinical practice in 1947 for the prophylactic treatment of malaria.<ref>http://www.cdc.gov/malaria/history/index.htm#chloroquine</ref>
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• Naloxone
  ...e required, as the duration of action of most opioids is greater than that of naloxone.<ref name=AHFS2015/> <!-- Side effects and mechanism -->
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• Metronidazole
  | type of medicine = [[antibiotic]], [[antiprotozoal agent|antiprotozoal]] ...''' it is also available with the brand name of '''Nidagyl''' manufactured and marketed by '''Star Laboratories'''. In Thailand it is marketed as '''Mepa
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• Potassium iodide
  ...n>Phyllis A. Lyday "Iodine and Iodine Compounds" in Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry, 2005, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim</ref> ...o contain about 50&nbsp;mg iodine as iodide, I ^-. Two (2) drops of SSKI solution is equivalent to one 130&nbsp;mg KI tablet (100&nbsp;mg iodid
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• Efavirenz
  | metabolism = [[Liver|Hepatic]] ([[CYP3A4]] and [[CYP2B6]]-mediated) | excretion = [[Kidney|Renal]] and fecal
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• Lopinavir
  | pregnancy_category = C <small>([[United States|U.S.]])</small> ...atus = ℞-only <small>(U.S.)</small>, [[Prescription drug|POM]] <small>([[United Kingdom|UK]])</small>
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• Codeine
  ...ive metabolic capabilities and inhibitory profiles of CYP2D6.1, CYP2D6.10, and CYP2D6.17 |journal=Drug Metab. Dispos. |volume=35 |issue=8 |pages=1292–30 ...ylation process is still much more common. It is considered the prototype of the weak to midrange opioids.
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• Sodium nitrite
  ...a [[colour retention agent|color fixative]] and [[preservative]] in meats and fish. ...te to slight yellowish crystalline powder. It is very soluble in [[water]] and is [[hygroscopic]]. It is also slowly oxidized by oxygen in the air to [[so
  21 KB (3,046 words) - 16:45, 27 September 2010
• Ciprofloxacin
  ...ce K, Forrest A, Leslie J, Caldwell J |title=Absolute oral bioavailability of ciprofloxacin |journal=Antimicrob Agents Chemother. |volume=30 |issue=3 |pa | routes_of_administration = [[Route of administration#Enteral|Oral]], [[intravenous therapy|intravenous]], [[topic
  88 KB (11,930 words) - 16:46, 27 September 2010
• Aspirin
  | bioavailability = Rapidly and completely absorbed ...relieve minor aches and pains, as an [[antipyretic]] to reduce [[fever]], and as an [[anti-inflammatory]] medication.
  78 KB (10,918 words) - 16:52, 27 September 2010
• Azathioprine
  ...]], [[autoimmune hepatitis]], [[atopic dermatitis]], [[Myasthenia Gravis]] and [[restrictive lung disease]]. ...ncluding T-cells and B-cells, are particularly affected by the inhibition of purine synthesis.
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• Nitrous oxide
  ...ow nitrous oxide as an [[anesthetic]]. Also used in the [[United Kingdom]] and [[Australia]]. --> ...ocket]]ry and in [[Auto racing|motor racing]] to increase the power output of [[Piston engine|engines]]. At elevated temperatures, nitrous oxide is a pow
  61 KB (8,728 words) - 16:50, 27 September 2010
• Mercury (element)
  ...name="Norrby" /> the others being [[caesium]], [[francium]], [[gallium]], and [[rubidium]]. ...f mercury (such as [[mercuric chloride]] or [[methylmercury]]), inhalation of mercury vapor, or eating seafood contaminated with mercury.
  69 KB (10,077 words) - 21:35, 20 September 2010
• Diazepam
  ...09F.SGM}}</ref> The pharmacological action of diazepam enhances the effect of the neurotransmitter GABA by binding to the benzodiazepine site on the [[GA ...s-2008"/> Diazepam also has abuse potential and can cause serious problems of addiction. Urgent action by National Governments to improve prescribing pra
  78 KB (10,295 words) - 16:51, 27 September 2010
• Coal tar
  ...own or black liquid of high [[viscosity]], which smells of [[naphthalene]] and [[aromatic hydrocarbon]]s. Coal tar is among the by-products when [[coal]] ...r pitch, and coal tar pitch volatiles] U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, page 19, September 2002</ref>
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• Depleted uranium
  [[File:30mm DU slug.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The DU penetrator of a [[30 mm]] round<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20060716085611/http://www ...}}</ref> In the past, DU has been called '''Q-metal''', '''depletalloy''', and '''D-38'''.
  80 KB (11,721 words) - 10:13, 20 September 2010
• Building insulation materials
  ...terials''' are [[thermal insulation]] used in the construction or retrofit of buildings. ...at conduction|conduction]], [[Radiant energy|radiation]] or [[convection]] and are employed in varying combinations to achieve the desired outcome (usuall
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• Young worker safety and health
  ...n be found in almost any economic sector. However, at a global level, most of them work in agriculture (70%).<ref name=WHO_Childlab/> ...lture and related and in nonagricultural industries by age, sex, and class of worker] Data source: Current Population Survey.</ref> Official employment s
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• Ethylene oxide
  {{Redirect|Oxirane|oxiranes as a class of molecules|epoxide}} ...on to humans, showing carcinogenic, [[mutagenicity|mutagenic]], irritating and narcotic effects.
  82 KB (11,709 words) - 21:31, 20 September 2010
• Adult Blood Lead Epidemiology and Surveillance
  {{redirect|ABLES|ABLLS|Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills}} ...ce programs which can accurately measure trends in adult blood lead levels and which can effectively intervene to prevent lead over-exposures.
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